Francois Michelin, who led France’s famed tyre company for nearly half a century, died at the age of 88, the group said on Wednesday. “We have learned today with deep emotion that Mr Francois Michelin has passed away,” a Michelin…
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Rubber producers’ attempt to boost prices needs discipline: Russell
Is it different this time? Once again Asian rubber producers are trying to force prices higher, this time by restricting supply and attempting to break the link between physical and futures prices. Certainly, Asian rubber has moved higher since at…
Rubber from dandelions?
Dandelions deliver a desirable product: rubber. This is why the robust and undemanding plant has become the focus of attention of the rubber-producing industry. But how is rubber, contained in the plant’s white milky fluid, actually formed? A team of…
Conti opens new R&D center
Continental A.G. has opened a research and development center for tires at its Hefei tire plant and has broken ground in Jiangsu Province on a test center for the automotive division, with operations due to start in about one year’s…
The Goodyear Assurance TripleMax released
The Goodyear Assurance TripleMax tire reduces braking distances by more than 2 meters on wet roads*, delivering Maximum Wet Grip, Maximum Control and Maximum Braking Ability. Ducks aren’t concerned about the rain, and now drivers don’t need to be either.…
Silicone Coatings market forecasts to 2020
According to new report published by Grand View Research, the global silicone coatings market is anticipated to witness increased demand in marine applications owing to properties including low chemical reactivity, thermal stability, low thermal conductivity, strength, stability, low flammability and…
O’Reilly Automotive: Q1 FY15 Earnings Review
Summary Recent results were impressive. Major tailwinds remain intact. New store growth continues. I turn bullish on the stock. Earnings Review Recently, O’Reilly Automotive released Q1 FY15 operating results. Overall results were impressive to say the least, as the company exceeded…
Osram to focus on automotives
Germany’s Osram (OSRn.DE) plans to transfer its 2 billion euro (US$2.5 billion) general lamps business into an independent legal structure, paving the way for a possible spin-off or sale and allowing it to focus on automotive lighting and components. The…
Dow Corning Silicone increases competitiveness of solar energy
Global leader in silicon-based solutions Dow Corning will present its state-of-the-art solar solutions during the 9th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo at booth W4-523 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China, from April 28 to 30. Committed to…
Solvay to construct silica plant in South Korea; 800 ktonnes
Brussels-headquartered Solvay today launched the construction of its Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS) production plant in Gunsan, South Korea, to address growing demand in Asia for energy saving tyres and to develop innovative HDS grades. In the presence of the Head…